I first came across Brene Brown when I heard her TedTalk quite awhile back and immediately connected with her and have loved her ever since. Another person I greatly admire and connect with is Oprah - I mean who doesn't right? She is strong, self assured, honest and real. So when I saw that the two of them were presenting an ecourse that revolved around an art journal no less I was in!
What better way to combine my No Excuses Journal and this course to get me out of my funk. Oh, yes I have funks. Really I think everyone does even if they always look happy, joyful, beautiful - have the perfect kids, husband, home, studio - etc. There are days that I struggle with anxiety - I am not good enough, not perfect enough, strong enough, creative enough - blah blah blah and there are days when I am sad - filled with worry, regret, and fear. So when this ecourse was presented on the The Gifts of Imperfection I knew it had my name all over it.
Here is the results of Week 1 and Week 2 in my NE Journal:
If you haven't heard Brene's TedTalk:
Hi Gina! I love these pages and that you did them right in your NME. Brilliant! I love the photos that you chose AND the caution tape! Where did you find that?! I swear sometimes I feel like I need that tape to give Chad a heads up/warning. Also, you were the first person who mentioned Brene to me (I think she was speaking in Boulder or something). I thank you for that because I was woefully ignorant to the gifts of vulnerability and what it really meant. Thanks for sharing your pages!
Posted by: Jessica Herman Goodson | October 28, 2013 at 11:19 AM
Gina, it was YOU who introduced me to Brene a long time ago. I also signed up for this exercise/discipline and my daughter, Rachel, has joined me. It segues nicely with your NME journaling program. You are a good role model for embracing your vulnerability and putting yourself out there. You and Brene have much in common... Glad you are my friend.
Posted by: Bamajoyce | October 28, 2013 at 09:36 PM
I'm taking this course, too! I love your interpretation of the exercises.
At 58 years old, I'm struggling to figure out what is Authentic in me, having spent so many years being whatever 'me' was needed in any given situation. Interesting heartwork, huh?
Posted by: Janet | October 29, 2013 at 03:33 PM
Awesome! I'm also signed up for this class (stuck in a bit of a funk myself) and I'm also anxiously awaiting the arrival of your book! Excited to see where this will all lead me.
Posted by: claire | October 29, 2013 at 07:47 PM